Ginger Garlic Paste for Indian Recipes
Ginger garlic paste recipe has numerous uses in Indian cooking. Learn how to make it using this easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped Ginger
- 1 cup peeled Garlic Cloves
- ¼ cup oil , or 2 tablespoons oil & 2 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and clean the ginger under running water. Scrape ginger with the help of a small carving knife or scrape the ginger with the edge of a spoon to peel. Cut it into ½ inch pieces.
- Separate the garlic cloves from the bulb and peel the garlic. Peeling 4 to 5 garlic bulbs can be a pain. See the tips below for easy garlic peeling or purchase peeled garlic.
- Combine chopped ginger, peeled garlic, and salt in a good blender or a food processor. Add oil slowly while blending the ingredients. Scrape down the ingredients with a silicone spatula if needed.
- Blend it until smooth. Add more oil or water if needed for blending. Food processor results are slightly coarse compare to blender.
- Store the paste in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 weeks. Use as needed for recipes.
- Freeze about one tablespoon in an ice cube tray. Freeze the GG then transfer the frozen cubes in a freezer friendly bag.
Notes
Tips:
- Soak garlic cloves in warm water and cover the bowl. Let it stand for half-hour to an hour. This will make the peels swell and you can slide the cloves right off the peel between your fingers.
- You may use 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of oil if you plan to use the GG paste within 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1g ,Calories: 31kcal ,Carbohydrates: 3.3g ,Protein: 0.5g ,Saturated Fat: 0.3g ,Sodium: 21mg ,Potassium: 53mg ,Fiber: 0.4g ,Sugar: 0.1g ,Calcium: 11mg
Nutrition information is sourced from a third-party application and should be considered as approximate figures for reference purposes only.
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